Eastern Forehand - Power Up - PVG

Hi Guys, especially all you Power V Grip/aka Wonder Wedge faithful. I usually come here to get help with my site and run things by you.

Just the other day I received an E-mail from Larry, he wrote, "I'm a little confused . How will my Eastern forehand improve if bevel three, which is where I am positioning my hand, is smaller?"

That is such a good question and it really made me think, how in the world am I going to answer that?

I know for most of you the SW is now your primary grip but a lot of you moved from the EF. If you have time I hope you visit the link below and give me some feedback. The page is rather long. You can respond to this post or E-mail me if you like. Anyhow, your help/input, as always, is greatly appreciated.

Also anyone who currently uses the Eastern forehand as their primary forehand grip might benefit from visiting the link also.

Hi Ed, The hybrid eastern is exactly how I hold the racquet using the PVG. It seemed like a natural way to use the the contraption, I just didn't think to name it! It is a good compromise for someone who was taught pure eastern a long time ago who is not quite comfortable going to the sw grip. Long time no talk, how the heck are ya?

Good to hear from you. Hope everything is going well with the girls and their tennis.

I am glad someone understands what I am trying to say and actually uses that grip placement. I hope this post encourages some players to do a little experimentation with different grip positions. You can teach yourself so much and it is a lot of fun.

I think your points on the PVG hybrid Eastern forehand are spot on. On a side note, I think this hybrid eastern FH grip is the one Federer uses, as John Yandell evaluates/explains Roger's FH grip structure on his tennisplayer site.

I think your points on the PVG hybrid Eastern forehand are spot on. On a side note, I think this hybrid eastern FH grip is the one Federer uses, as John Yandell evaluates/explains Roger's FH grip structure on his tennisplayer site.

Regards,

Jon

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So good to hear from you, appreciate the response. I always thought Federer used a SW grip. He is such a court master it would not surprise me if he uses the hybrid eastern and then move to a strong SW for even more action.

I am a little worried about the hybrid EF page. I got so micro and most people just don't want to read all that. Heck, sometimes I confuse myself.

So good to hear from you, appreciate the response. I always thought Federer used a SW grip. He is such a court master it would not surprise me if he uses the hybrid eastern and then move to a strong SW for even more action.

I am a little worried about the hybrid EF page. I got so micro and most people just don't want to read all that. Heck, sometimes I confuse myself.

Best regards,

Ed

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He may very well make slight grip adjustments on his FH. The hybrid PVG grip you describe seems to me to be pretty much the grip John Yandell details(and I mean details) on his article on the Federer FH on his site.

He may very well make slight grip adjustments on his FH. The hybrid PVG grip you describe seems to me to be pretty much the grip John Yandell details(and I mean details) on his article on the Federer FH on his site.

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Yes, he does. I have seen him hit a Western forehand (2005 Aussie Open) and a straight Eastern (2007 Wimbledon). I'll see if I can find any pics to support my sightings (lol, I sound like I was abducted by aliens).

Thanks, sometimes it helps to look at it with a full screen and sometimes if the default print setting is too large you can have that problem too. It should work fine with the internet explorer browser,

Well, I put the old Eastern forehand page back up. I am afraid the Hybrid Eastern was just more information and detail then most people want to read about. I can't say that I blame them.

Best regards,

Ed

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Well being stubborn as a mule I modified the page and put the Hybrid Eastern grip page back up again. I kept the Eastern forehand page up too. I did this in the hope that it encourages players to practice and experiment with changes in the position of their hand/palm using their existing grip.

I feel the Hybrid Eastern grip as described on the site can add a whole new dimension to the game of those who love the EF grip.